TO: Manual RecipientsFROM: Scott DeFruscio, Director Staffing Services DivisionSUBJECT: Memoranda of Understanding on Extension of Special Military Benefits and Post-Discharge Benefits through December 31, 2017

The Governor's Office of Employee Relations has signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Civil Service Employees Association, Council 82, District Council 37, NYS Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Public Employees Federation, and United University Professions, extending current special military benefits for service in connection with the war on terror, and certain benefits in connection with return from military duty for duty related to the war on terror that exceeds 180 days' duration through December 31, 2017. The same benefits provided in these MOUs are extended to M/C employees.

Provisions of the MOUs are not grievable.

The existing special military benefits extended under these MOUs are administered in accordance with previously issued memoranda.

Agencies should consult the following memoranda to ensure proper administration of these benefits:

GIB 2001-04

Special Military Benefits for State Employees Activated in Connection with the
Events of September 11, 2001

AM 2001-06

Special Military Leave for Employees Activated in Connection with the Events
of September 11, 2001

AM 2002-01

Frequently Asked Questions about Special Military Leave in Connection with
the Events of September 11th

AM 2002-03

Training Leave at Reduced Pay for Military Duty Not Related to the Events of
September 11th and Extension of Special Military Leave in Connection
With the Events of September 11th

AM 2004-01

Clarification of Special Military Leave Benefits

AM 2007-01

Memoranda of Understanding on Extension of Special Military Benefits and New Post-Discharge Benefits

Questions concerning these benefits should be directed to the Attendance and Leave Unit of this Department at (518) 457-2295.